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Re: printmaking for highschoolers
nelsonpatriciav_at_TeacherArtExchange
For clarification--It should have been gum-arabic instead of ox-gaul.
nelsonpatriciav@yahoo.com wrote:
You might try using plexi glass, beveled edges with a file. Then have the students paint directly on the plexi with oil paint. Remember that the print will be reversed, so you need to reverse the paint application also, ie paint from white or highlights firs and then go from light to dark. Use kraft paper to keep from picking up tone from the press bed. Soak your BFK in warm water at least 20 min for heavy wt. 10 min for light wt. Drain the excess water off the paper by holding it at one corner, then blot it before laying it over the painted plexi. Use another piece of kraft paper to protect the press blankets from bleed through. Set the press. and print. Another neat technique is to:
1. Zerox the student drawings
2. Cut out the image.
3. Using ox-gaul(?) liberally brush it onto a piece of plexi.
4. Lay the print on the plexi and cover it with the ox-gaul (?)
5. Using speedball linoleum paint (any color works, sepia best) and a brayer. Use the brayer to apply the paint to the print. Do not allow the ox-gaul(?) to dry out, so work quickly.
6. Hold the plexi/print under slow, very warm, running water to remove the excess paint.
7. Transfer the print to a piece of .05 plexi ( super thin).
8. Print using your damp BFK with protective kraft paper below and above the plexi and paper.
This is a "dry litho" process which we were taught at ESU in the printmaking class. I used three copies of my drawing and did a three color transfer as you would do with an etching, Be sure to use registration marks when planning to add more color. Also let the colors dry completely (24hr.) before trying a new color or the paint will absorb into the first paint instead of laying on top of the previous color, (altho some color mixes are unique). This is especially true if the student plans to use black. I also printed from light to dark and learned the hard way about the black--it ate my other colors--too intense.
Hope this helps.
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